Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) Program
Admissions
Pre-dental Requirements
Although all majors and educational backgrounds are encouraged to apply for admittance to Indiana University School of Dentistry, faculty acknowledges that a strong foundation in biology and chemistry is essential to meeting the rigors of the curriculum.
The completion of the following prerequisite coursework and bachelor’s degree are required and must be completed before matriculation:
Biological Sciences
Complete a minimum of 20 semester credit hours (cr. hrs.) and 13 of those credit hours must include:
- Cell biology, Biochemistry, or Molecular biology (3 cr. hrs.)
- Anatomy or Histology with labs - Human, Mammalian, or Comparative (4 cr. hrs.)
- Physiology - Human, Mammalian, or Comparative (3 cr. hrs.)
If Anatomy and Physiology are combined, must complete Anatomy and Physiology I & II with labs (8 cr. hrs.)
Chemistry
Complete a minimum of 12 semester credit hours (cr. hrs.) and they must include:
- General Chemistry I & II with labs or Inorganic Chemistry I & II with labs (8 cr. hrs.)
- Organic Chemistry with labs (4 cr. hrs.)
Physics
Complete a minimum of 8 semester credit hours (cr. hrs.) and they must include these:
- General Physics I & II with labs
Social Sciences
Complete a minimum of 3 semester credit hours and must include one of these:
- Psychology or Communication Studies
Humanities
Complete a minimum of 3 semester credit hours and must include one of these:
- History, Literature, Philosophy, Foreign Language, or English Composition
Updated April 2025